Associate Brand Manager - Hybrid

About the Position

Associate Brand Manager - Hybrid

Join Stryker in Portage, MI, and lead the commercialization of orthopedic disposables. This role offers the opportunity to step into true portfolio ownership shaping pricing strategy, commercial programs, and sales enablement for cutting accessories, ProCare services, orthopedic disposables, and robotic/manual blades across hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) environments.

Responsibilities

• Own downstream commercialization for the Orthopedic Disposables (ORDs) portfolio, including cutting accessories, ProCare services, robotic/manual blades, cement, detergents, and tourniquet cuffs
• Develop and execute pricing strategies and commercial “offenses” to drive portfolio growth and counter third-party competitors
• Partner closely with Sales to position disposables as premium, value-driven solutions that accelerate capital adoption
• Lead the development of sales education, messaging, and training materials to improve field confidence and consistency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Upstream Marketing, R&D, MedEd, Sales Enablement, and MarCom to align product strategy and execution
• Serve as the primary marketing interface for robotic blade solutions, coordinating closely with Mako and capital teams
• Design and execute ASC-specific programs that differentiate Stryker’s disposable offerings
• Manage and develop a Marketing Associate, providing coaching, prioritization, and performance feedback
• Monitor portfolio performance, market dynamics, and field feedback to identify opportunities and risks
• Take ownership of portfolio planning activities including annual marketing planning, forecasting support, and executive updates

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of professional experience in marketing, sales, or a related commercial function
• Demonstrated experience owning or supporting product portfolios in a cross-functional environment

Preferred

• Medical device, healthcare, or regulated industry experience
• Downstream marketing, product marketing, or commercial strategy experience
• Pricing strategy or program development experience
• Prior people leadership or strong informal leadership experience
• Experience supporting ASC and hospital-based commercial strategies

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program, and tobacco cessation program.
• Financial benefits including Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
• Hybrid work flexibility: Work onsite or remotely as needed.
• Relocation assistance available.
• 12 paid holidays annually.

About the Company

Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements, employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

For more information about Stryker's benefits and culture, please visit: US Stryker employee benefits